Day: August 21, 2025
Items Discussed During the Clay County Commissioners’ Weekly Meeting on Aug. 18th
Photo Courtesy of Ryan Duey Topics discussed during the Clay County Commissioners’ weekly meeting on August 18th included: Longford Fun Day, Piotique donation, new parking
Bucks for Buckles Returns to Promote Roadway Safety Across Kansas
Image courtesy Canva Thousands of vehicles will be on Kansas highways this Labor Day weekend as families head out for the holiday. Safe Kids Kansas,
William Lee Martin Brings “The Funny Life” Tour to Concordia, KS
Brown Grand Opera House Photo Courtesy of William Lee Martin Laughter has never felt more necessary—and no one delivers it with more heart than William
BELLEVILLE MAIN STREET PROGRAM INC. ADVANCES TO PUBLIC VOTING PHASE FOR UP TO $120K MULTI-YEAR GRANT FOR A FREE, OUTDOOR MUSIC SERIES IN BELLEVILLE, KS
Molly Potuzak, Belleville Chamber & Mainstreet Director Belleville Main Street Program Inc. is now in the running to bring a free outdoor music series to
Kansas Faces Shortage of 84,000 Early Childhood Care Slots as Families Struggle to Find Affordable, Quality Options
Image courtesy Canva When expecting a new baby, many families face the challenge of arranging infant care while returning to work. In Kansas and other
KDHE Awards 2026 Chronic Disease Risk Reduction Grants to 15 Kansas Organizations, Reaching Nearly 2 Million Residents
Image courtesy Canva The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has announced the recipients of the 2026 Chronic Disease Risk Reduction (CDRR) Community Grant.
Abilene Honored with Two Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards
Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau Photo Courtesy of AC&VB Abilene is celebrating two national honors following today’s announcement of Newsweek’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. The
100-year-old Resident Recalls Immigrating, Military Life Before Settling in Wakefield
On August 15th, Liesel Henson celebrated her 100th birthday. Born in Frankfurt, Germany in 1925, she immigrated to the U.S. 27 years later after marrying
Notable People: Nathan Gollober
At the southwest corner of Court and 5th Streets, the Gollober Building has sat since 1881. It was built by its namesake, Nathan Gollober, for
Highway 36 Treasure Hunt Set for 3rd Week of September
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of This year’s Highway 36 Treasure Hunt, spanning over 400 miles of Kansas, will run from Thursday, September 18th, through